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B.C. brings in new mental health act for new mothers

As parliamentarians kick off their summer break, a B.C. Conservative MLA is celebrating the passing of her bill aimed...

$250,000 available for local charitable and Indigenous organizations, UWBC

Local central and north Vancouver Island charitable and Indigenous organizations can now apply for grants from United Way British...

Canadian association celebrates mental health

VANCOUVER ISLAND NORTH, B.C. – The Canadian Mental Health Association is marking two special occasions this week. Not only is...

B.C. Children’s Rep Calling for Youth Mental Health System

The Province is responding to a report from the Representative for Children and Youth following an investigation into the...

BoosterBuddy helping people cope with mental health issues

BoosterBuddy, a mobile app for youth dealing with mental health challenges, has been updated to improve the game experience. ...

Mental Health Association Has Wish List for BC Government

The Canadian Mental Health Association has a wish list for the BC government. Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week. Mid-Island...

Marking Mental Health Week

The Canadian Mental Health Association is hoping to get people talking to help end the stigma surrounding mental health. This...

New app helps teens cope with mental health issues

A new app has been developed to help teens and young adults deal with mental health issues. The Booster...

World Mental Health Day

The World Health Organization states that if people don’t act urgently, by 2030, depression will be the leading illness...
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Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

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Heavy rain to drench B.C.’s south coast Friday, flooding possible

Forecasters warn heavy rain is expected to sweep across B.C.’s south coast Friday, in some areas dumping twice the average monthly amount of rain in just one day.

Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament

Officials at the British Columbia parliament building are investigating after a pro-Palestinian sign was attached to the front of the building overnight.

B.C. airports brace for Air Canada flight attendant strike

Airports in B.C. are bracing for travel disruptions after the union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.
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